Vietnamese food is the reason feedthepudge exists. These are the dishes I grew up eating: the ones my mom made with love, and the ones that bring me so much comfort and joy.
Here you’ll find slow simmered noodle soups like twelve hour oxtail pho, spicy bun bo hue and bun rieu. You’ll also find crispy banh mi, comforting rice plates, fresh salads and everyday home cooking you won’t see on most restaurant menus.
Vietnamese cooking can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Every recipe here is written to be approachable, with clear steps, ingredient swaps and tips for finding what you need at your local Asian market. Whether you’re cooking your first pot of pho or recreating a taste of home, you’re in the right place. Grab your fish sauce and let’s cook.
There’s this iconic Vietnamese spot in Seattle called Rainier Restaurant that’s been holding it down for years, and if you know, you know. They specialize in “đồ nhậu“—a Vietnamese phrase that directly translates to “drinking food,” or the bold and savory bites that pair perfectly […]
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much love my lemongrass pork chop recipe has gotten. It’s one of my most popular dishes for good reason—it’s juicy, savory, sweet, and packed with bold Vietnamese flavors. Traditionally, you’d find these pork chops […]
When people think of cơm tấm, their minds usually jump to the smoky grilled pork chops (suon nuong), the crispy shredded pork skin (bi heo), or the perfect sunny-side-up egg. But quietly nestled next to those stars of the plate is chả trứng, the humble […]
As a little kid, I was obsessed with cơm tấm—Vietnamese broken rice plates. Anytime we went out to eat at a Vietnamese restaurant, I’d skip right past the phở and other noodle soups because I really only had eyes for rice. Rice plates always came […]
Growing up, Bánh Ướt was always a staple in our home. My parents would often pick up store-bought packs of these delicate, chewy rice noodle sheets from the old Viet-Wah in Chinatown or Lam Seafood as a quick and easy dinner for our family. One […]
Growing up, some of my favorite family dinners were those when my dad would buy a whole fried fish from Ranch 99. Now, being at the grocery store with my dad, I’d stand by his side as he chatted with the fishmonger, picking out the […]
Growing up, the smell of turmeric and dill wafting through the house meant one thing — we were having Cha Ca La Vong for dinner. It’s a dish that immediately transports me back to childhood when family meals were a celebration of vibrant flavors and […]
If you know me, you know I love bowling at Roxbury Lanes in White Center. But if I’m being honest, I don’t go just for the strikes and spares—I go for their delicious food and drinks. Roxbury Lanes serves up some of the best late-night […]
Banh cuon is one of those dishes that instantly transports me back to my childhood. Some of my favorite memories involve going to Thanh Son Deli with my parents, eagerly watching as the delicate rice sheets were expertly steamed, filled, and folded right before my […]
There’s something about Xiu Mai that brings me straight back to my childhood—those weekdays after school in preschool when my mom and I would stop by Saigon Deli. The smell of warm, savory meatballs coated in a rich tomato sauce filled the air as we […]
Welcome to feedthepudge! I was originally born in Saigon, Vietnam and my family and I spent some time at a refugee camp in the Philippines. We eventually immigrated to Seattle in the 90's, where I've spent most of my life. I created feedthepudge as a vehicle for me to share my love of culture and food, while passing on my family's recipes and stories. Most of the recipes shared are Vietnamese dishes I grew up eating, but definitely not limited to just that - I'll also be sharing some of my favorites along the way!